Still plenty of air in 'Deflategate' court case - CBS 8 San Diego By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Tom Brady's lawyers asked a federal appeals court for a new hearing before an expanded panel of judges, telling them on Monday that it is not just a silly dispute over underinflated footballs - it's the basic right to a fair process that is shared by all union … [Read more...]

Eagles have one of the worst quarterback situations in the NFL, but the future could be bright - Bleeding Green Nation Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Eagles have hope. If you had to rank the quarterback situations of all 32 NFL teams, where would the Philadelphia Eagles be listed? Luckily for you, Patrick Daugherty of Rotoworld has answered this question in his annual rankings. Spoiler … [Read more...]

How Florida State star Derwin James will take the torch from Jalen Ramsey - SB Nation FSU loses one do-it-all defensive back, but the Seminoles have another in the wings. Despite returning only three starters and featuring two true freshmen in its lineup, the 2015 Florida State defense ended up being a surprisingly excellent unit. The Seminoles finished 10th in defensive S&P+ thanks to a … [Read more...]

Despite the rumors, don't expect Marshawn Lynch back - 12th Man Rising Doug Baldwin’s value is difficult to determine by Keith Myers The rumblings of a possible Marshawn Lynch return have begun, but there is simply no way that he’ll be returning to the Seattle Seahawks this year. Marshawn Lynch still hasn’t retired. Well, at least not officially. For some reason, the NFL doesn’t count … [Read more...]

Show More Events - Chargers.com Eight days before the draft on April 20, General Manager Tom Telesco, President of Football Operations John Spanos and Head Coach Mike McCoy were in a short meeting discussing road hotels for the 2016 season when Spanos received a text message. It was from Director of College scouting Kevin Kelly. It read: “We’re going to get our guy.” The Philadelphia Eagles … [Read more...]

Eagles could have room for rookie running backs - Philly.com The common refrain heard every year by the time NFL draft reaches the seventh round is that sometimes it's better not to be selected at all than among the final picks. If you're a prospect that's good enough to be chosen at that stage, you'll likely be one of the more sought-after rookies once the undrafted free-agency spree begins at … [Read more...]

Rethinking The NFL's Rooney Rule For More Diversity At The Top - FiveThirtyEight Editor’s note: Tuesday was opening day at The Undefeated, a new ESPN website that explores the intersections of race, sports and culture. In an introductory letter, Kevin Merida, its editor-in-chief, says the site won’t shrink from covering challenging subjects with a mix of original reporting, innovative … [Read more...]

Doug Farrar - Sports On Earth Over the last four years, the Seattle Seahawks have finished first in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted DVOA efficiency metrics every season. They have a regular-season record of 46-18 over that time, and a postseason mark of 7-3. They've won one Super Bowl, lost another in the last seconds in fairly agonizing fashion and found elimination in two divisional-round … [Read more...]

Cable toys with Seattle line too much - Sports On Earth Over the last four years, the Seattle Seahawks have finished first in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted DVOA efficiency metrics every season. They have a regular-season record of 46-18 over that time, and a postseason mark of 7-3. They've won one Super Bowl, lost another in the last seconds in fairly agonizing fashion and found … [Read more...]

Bob Sturm's Cowboys profile series: Why it's vital for WR Terrance Williams to have big year - Dallas Morning News The Dallas Morning News Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) makes a leaping catch in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, January 3, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News) Terrance Williams … [Read more...]